" I obtained my DVM degree from the University of Georgia in 1981 where I also did graduate work.  I practiced small animal medicine for 4 years, and then went to Cornell University to pursue residency training in Veterinary Pathology.  Although my principal work is as a pathologist, I enjoy helping out doing small animal work at the clinic.  I consider myself a "gentleman farmer", and own a herd of Scottish Highland and Hereford Cattle.  I also have multiple horses and a donkey, and several dogs and cats - and 2 birds."